Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 vs. Cansonic UltraDash Z3

If you're using your car for transport business such as deliveries and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, having a dash cam installed in your vehicle is a guaranteed way to your security, safety, and savings.

When having second thoughts about the hundreds of dollars you're likely to spend on a dash cam, also consider that the return on investment is much greater if you are involved in an accident that necessitates a claim. Since your dash cam can provide sufficient evidence for events, having one can help you avoid paying thousands of dollars in expenses - which is a huge help for your business.

While there are numerous selections in the market, two of the sought-after dash cam models specifically designed for all-around car protection are the Cansonic UltraDash Z3 and the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3.

Let's find out which of these two transport-business-friendly dash cameras suits you best.

Cansonic UltraDash Z3

The Cansonic UltraDash Z3 carries the Taiwan-based manufacturer's latest generation of dual lens dash cams. This specific model has two editions: the standard version and the commercial version.

The UltraDash Z3's standard edition boasts one wide-angle lens and one telephoto lens designed to capture a clear image of hard-to-see visual details while driving such as license plates. Moreover, the commercial UltraDash Z3 version is equipped with two-wide angle lenses that are recommended for both car exterior and interior video coverages.

What is the Cansonic UltraDash Z3's Video Resolution?

The UltraDash Z3 has a video recording resolution of 1920p x 1080p at 30 frames per second shown in its 2.7" LCD screen. The Sony EXMOR image sensors in the Z3's F1.8 large aperture 6-glass lens can provide vibrant colors in HDR mode, providing coverage with the perfect amount of exposure even in low-light conditions.

What are its notable recording functions?

This Cansonic dash cam, like other dash cam, includes Loop Recording, which ensures less memory consumption by overwriting the oldest non-protected files with the most recent captures. It also has Auto File Protection, which saves footage instantly in the event of an impact or other external forces happening around your car.

The UltraDash Z3 is also designed with an audio recorder for times when you need to backtrack sounds and conversations - although you have to be careful as this can be a sensitive feature that violates privacy.

What safety features does the UltraDash Z3 have?

The UltraDash Z3 also includes a GPS Logger, which records your driving speed and waypoints at a precise time for added peace of mind and convenience. This is a useful feature for not only ride-sharing services but also fleet management systems and personal use.

For its Parking Mode feature, the UltraDash Z3 will continue to stay in standby mode when installed with Cansonic's Hardwire Kit. The Hardwire Kit for the UltraDash Z3 also includes an automatic power limit function that detects when the car battery has dropped below a certain level.

Cansonic also made an effort to ascertain the position of the Z3 by including a patent-designed magnetic charging mount that makes it simple to easily put and remove the dash cam, as opposed to traditional mounts that use a latching mechanism.

Vantrue Mirror Cam 3

As the first-ever mirror camera we offer, we put a lot of trust in the performance and capability of the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3.

While the Cansonic UltraDash Z3 offers two editions, the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 only comes in one version - but boasts a multi-functional three-channel system that can provide a full-exterior and interior coverage through its front, rear, and in-cabin cameras.

How clear is the resolution and recording of the Vantrue Mirror Camera 3?

The Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 uses a 5MP Sony STARVIS IMX335 image sensor to record the road ahead in 2K QHD at 30 frames per second.

Moreover, the rear camera of the Vantrue M3 comes with a 2MP Sony STARVIS IMX307 image sensor that captures traffic in 1080p Full HD. The 2MP SOI JX-F53SA image sensor in the 360-degree rotatable interior IR (infrared) camera captures in-cabin activity even in pitch-black environments.

Designed with taxi and rideshare drivers in mind, the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3’s in-cabin camera is 360-degree rotatable, allowing the highest level of flexibility to record the required angles for your and your passengers’ security.

Does Vantrue Mirror Camera 3 have GPS?

Employing the China National Space Administration (CNSA) BeiDou3 global navigation satellite system, the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 provides precise navigational, positioning and timing tracking so your video footage is accurately stamped with time and speed data.

Does it have parking mode and G-sensor?

The Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 is equipped with a time-lapse feature for unlimited-hour parking monitoring system - with 5-second buffered recording when impact is detected. This mirror cam also has a G-Sensor that automatically locks video files once vehicle impact and collisions are detected. Similar to the Cansonic UltraDash Z3, the Vantrue M3 also has a loop recording feature to maximize your SD card's storage and an audio recording option for sound reference.

What are the other safety features of the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3?

One of the things that the Vantrue M3 Mirror Cam has - and the Cansonic UltraDash Z3 does not - is Reverse Aid Line.

During reverse, the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3’s screen auto-switches to the reversing image and flashes reverse parking guidelines like a backup camera. The lines are adjustable to the size and shape of your vehicle, ensuring zero-blind-spot reversing. Just note that you will need to connect the rear camera to your vehicle’s reverse light to enable this feature.

Since the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 is a three-channel dash camera, drivers get to watch all the captured angles simultaneously in its 12" touchscreen LCD display through a smart screen split feature.

The Vantrue M3 is equipped with a time-lapse feature for unlimited-hour parking monitoring system - with 5-second buffered recording when impact is detected. This mirror cam also has a G-Sensor that automatically locks video files once vehicle impact and collisions are detected. Similar to the Cansonic UltraDash Z3, the Vantrue M3 also has a loop recording feature to maximize your SD card's storage and an audio recording option for sound reference.

Which is Better? The Cansonic UltraDash Z3 or the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3?

The Cansonic UltraDash Z3 is a decent option for customers who want to purchase a dash cam that can provide them with a crisp and clear view of the traffic ahead. With the device's multi-functional lenses, it's possible to capture important images with less blur.

The Z3's features are also notable, although upon installing one, you can't help but notice how loud the exterior dash cam's design is like with its blue-green color coating. If you want something discreet and lowkey, you might have to choose the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3.

Moreover, the Vantrue M3 Mirror Cam offers more safety features such as the Reverse Aid Line. It is also a mirror camera, so you no longer have to worry about where to hide it because it is placed right exactly where your rear view mirror is. It has a front, rear, and in-cabin camera that provides full coverage for your car as well - keeping you, your passengers, and the road ahead thoroughly documented.

During reverse, the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3’s screen auto-switches to the reversing image and flashes reverse parking guidelines like a backup camera. The lines are adjustable to the size and shape of your vehicle, ensuring zero-blind-spot reversing. Just note that you will need to connect the rear camera to your vehicle’s reverse light to enable this feature.

Since the Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 is a three-channel dash camera, drivers get to watch all the captured angles simultaneously in its 12" touchscreen LCD display through a smart screen split feature.

The Vantrue M3 is equipped with a time-lapse feature for unlimited-hour parking monitoring system - with 5-second buffered recording when impact is detected. This mirror cam also has a G-Sensor that automatically locks video files once vehicle impact and collisions are detected. Similar to the Cansonic UltraDash Z3, the Vantrue M3 also has a loop recording feature to maximize your SD card's storage and an audio recording option for sound reference.

The Vantrue Mirror Cam 3 official product release is slated for November 20, but it is exclusively available for pre-order at BlackboxMyCar right now. And to make it an all-inclusive solution, we are including a 32GB Micro SD card for Free!

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